Sport
Kiwi Alice Robinson sets sights on super-G gold
Alice Robinson has changed her mind about the Milano Cortina Olympics and is feeling fired up and ready to go for gold in the women's super-G.
'Best week ever' for Nix teen and newly named Football Fern
Pia Vlok was still on a high after becoming the first Phoenix women's player to score an A-League hat-trick, when she received a phone call from the national coach.
Midday Sports News for Thursday 5 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
OFC Pro League: Winless Wednesday in Port Moresby
Draws all-round for Solomon Kings FC, South Island United FC, Bula FC and South Melbourne FC.
Auckland FC in cruise control after five-star start in OFC Pro League
The New Zealand-based club appears to be in a league of their own, winning five games on the trot and sitting eight points clear at the top of the table.
Winter Olympics get underway this weekend
The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this weekend in Italy where 17 kiwis are competing in events like alpine and freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Director of Commercial for the New Zealand Olympic… Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Masters Games puzzle battle takes place
Jigsaw puzzle racing returned to the Masters Games in Dunedin, with competitors racing the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Individuals have up to six hours to finish, as focus and patience are… Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Winter Olympics like world champs 'on crack' - snowboarder
New Zealand snowboarder Dane Menzies admits the hype at the Winter Olympics is something special. Audio
Niuean athlete makes his mark in OFC pro league
Niuean athlete makes his mark in OFC pro league. Audio
Is pushing on with a ruptured ACL a good idea?
American skier Lindsey Vonn will try and race despite a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, but an expert warns this isn't an idea anyone should replicate.
Otago Peninsular close to being possum free
Tess Brunton reports from the neighbourhoods around Otago and Southland, this week she tells us a lovely story of an iconic Peter Pan statue. Audio
Snow, speed, and surveillance at the Winter Olympics
In a Games that has long been dominated by Northern Hemisphere countries our young snow athletes are starting to make their mark.
Snowboarder Dane Menzies pumped for Winter Olympics
Snowboarder Dane Menzies is in Italy for his first Winter Games, he will be one of the first to compete on Friday. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific preview: Highlanders
Super Rugby Pacific is back next weekend, so we're having a look at how all the NZ teams are tracking.
Rugby: Wallaby weighs in on World Cup opener
World Cup organisers have opted to save the All Blacks vs Australia clash for week two in Sydney.
Kiwi grit on ice
Skins, snow and scrutiny: How the 2026 Winter Olympics is unfolding for our athletes Audio
Breakers stars miss training as injury concerns grow
Key players sat out the Breakers' sole training session ahead of a must-win game in Auckland.